Fund Governance
ASIC’s Shipton puts super trustees on notice
As the banks and AMP brace for the arrival of embedded inspectors, the regulator’s chairman says super funds can expect similar scrutiny.
Alice UribeOctober 20, 2018
Fund Governance
Fund Governance
Two regulators are enough – perhaps more than enough
Outrage has spread about APRA’s apparent lack of action against underperforming funds but that doesn’t mean a new regulator is a good idea.
Andrew MainAugust 8, 2018
Fund Governance
RG 97 disclosures too complicated, review finds
A review of the disclosure regime for super funds determines that it doesn’t provide consumers with good tools for comparisons.
Ben HurleyJuly 27, 2018
Fund Governance
Lessons for all in APRA report on CBA’s culture
Following APRA's report of CBA misconduct, institutional investors must be wary of the cultural shortcomings of companies they invest in.
Jean-Paul PelosiMay 15, 2018
Fund Governance
Give consumers and regulators a good look at fees and costs
Extend the product dashboard regime to Choice products and set standalone APRA rules for reporting on fees, the AIST's Ailsa Goodwin argues.
Ailsa GoodwinFebruary 6, 2018
Fund Governance
ASIC still listening on RG 97
As the review of the new regime on disclosing fees and costs continues, the regulator remains keenly interested in stakeholder engagement.
Jane EcclestonJanuary 29, 2018
Fund Governance
APRA unveils awaited member outcomes test
The prudential regulator has launched a consultation on its proposed changes to the member outcomes test for greater board accountability.
Sally RoseDecember 13, 2017
Fund Governance
Good consultation, better regulation
AIST is developing a framework for consultations on regulatory proposals – communication is at its core. Ailsa Goodwin explains why.
Ailsa GoodwinDecember 11, 2017
Fund Governance
Standoff over RG 97 review
ASIC's deeply unpopular ‘RG 97’ rules are destined to preoccupy superannuation regulatory compliance teams for a third year running in 2018.
Sally RoseDecember 6, 2017
Fund Governance
Regulators chide funds on group insurance disclosure
ASIC and the APRA called for higher standards for disclosure and communication, prompting a rebuttal centred on regulation's limitations.
Nour AzharNovember 17, 2017
